What’s the current plan for our Port?

Eureka--The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group’s monthly luncheon for October will be held Wednesday, October 30.

The presentation will be an overview of what the existing Plan is for the Port of Humboldt Bay. 

California is home to 11 major ports. All but one—the Port of Humboldt Bay—are busy, working harbors. They not only provide jobs, good wages, and tax revenues; but are also recreation destinations.  They have mitigated safety and environmental issues and have created new green technologies to maximize utilization of their facilities and resources.  The Port of Humboldt Bay is not one of them.

One contributing factor may be that the Port of Humboldt Bay is the only major California port that does not have a master plan adopted by all the governmental agencies having some jurisdiction over the Port. While there is a plan for the management of the Bay addressing the use and development of the Port; not everybody is on board with it.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group believes this needs to change. 

Having one master plan for port-related projects would be a major step toward restoring Humboldt Bay’s Harbor into a working port. The first step toward this goal would be to describe for the community just what the current plan—the plan sitting on the shelf—is for our Port. This is the topic for this month’s luncheon.

The Group’s luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Their programs focus on the development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport. Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning the Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Barbecue Pork Ribs will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Local Jurisdiction for Coastal Permits?

Eureka--The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group’s monthly luncheon for September will be held Wednesday, September 25. The presentation at this month's luncheon will be about getting local jurisdiction over Coastal permits for port-related projects.

California is home to 11 major ports:

• Inland ports (the Ports of Stockton and West Sacramento)
• San Francisco Bay ports (the Ports of Oakland, Redwood City, Richmond, and San Francisco)
• South Coast ports (the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Hueneme, and San Diego)
• North Coast port (Port of Humboldt Bay)

All but one—the Port of Humboldt Bay—are busy, working harbors. They not only provide jobs, good wages, and tax revenues; but are also recreation destinations.  They have mitigated safety and environmental issues and have created new green technologies to maximize utilization of their facilities and resources.

Why is the Port of Humboldt Bay not one of them?

One contributing factor may be that the Port of Humboldt Bay is the only California port subject to State Coastal Permit jurisdiction. The Inland ports are outside the State’s Coastal Zone, and not subject to State Coastal Permit jurisdiction.  The San Francisco Bay ports are explicitly excluded from the Coastal Act, and too are not subject to State Coastal Permit jurisdiction.  The South Coast ports are included in the Coastal Zone; but they have acquired Coastal Permit jurisdiction by securing certified port master plans as authorized under the Coastal Act.

But the Coastal Act did not provide the Port of Humboldt Bay the same opportunity as the South Coast ports to acquire Coastal Permit jurisdiction. The State Coastal Commission and other State agencies treat the Port of Humboldt Bay less favorably… differently than any other of the State’s ports.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group believes this needs to change.  There is no reason for greater restriction of our port over the others. Having local jurisdiction over Coastal permits for port-related projects would be a major step toward restoring Humboldt Bay’s Harbor into a working port.

There is a way our local legislators can work proactively to correct this inequality. This is the topic for the luncheon…a strategy for getting local jurisdiction over Coastal permits for port-related projects. 

The Harbor Working Group’s luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Their programs focus on the development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport. Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning the Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

House choice will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Dredging Humboldt Bay Harbor

Eureka—The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) presents Commissioner Larry Doss, District 1 and Commissioner Pat Higgins, District 5 of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation & Conservation District.

The Commissioners will share information on the current Dredging permitting plans and discussion on utilization of the dredged material in a safe manner to protect our local environment. Following their presentations there will be a panel discussion with Commissioner Pat Higgins, Captain Tod Reincke of Reincke Marine Fabrication, and one other from the Environmental point of view.

The Harbor Working Group’s luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Their programs focus on the development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport. Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning the Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Aquafarming for Humboldt Bay?

Eureka, CA--“Aquafarming for Humboldt Bay” will be the topic at the Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group monthly luncheon on Wednesday, July 31st.

In February, Nordic Aquafarms Inc., through its subsidiary California Marine Investments, announced plans to build a land-based fish farm in Humboldt County to serve West Coast markets. Lynette Mullen, Nordic Aquafarm’s local Community Liaison, will be presenting an overview of the project planned for the Samoa Peninsula.

Nordic Aquafarms is one of the premier investors and developers in land-based aquaculture internationally, with production facilities in Norway and Denmark, and two projects under development in Maine and Humboldt County. The company is a trailblazer in the land-based fish farming industry and is supported by strong and well-established financial investors. Nordic is developing sustainable fish farming practices to deliver super fresh high-quality seafood to regional markets. The founders are committed to a low environmental impact and sustainability in every facet of the business, from setting new standards for discharge, to energy efficiency and solar power, to refusing to use GMO fish and feed.  More information about the proposed project can be found at www.nordichumboldt.com.

The Harbor Working Group’s luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Their programs focus on the development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport. Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning the Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Roast Beef will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Update of Humboldt Bay Area Plan

Eureka--The guest speaker for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group  luncheon will be John Ford with the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department will provide an overview of the effort to update the Humboldt Bay Area Plan.  The Plan update will address land use issues related to industrial land allocation around the bay, sea level rise, tsunami awareness and the need to address infrastructure needs.

The luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Samoa Cookhouse for Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch to be served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Southern Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or email charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Aquafarming for Humboldt Bay? Presentation Cancelled - Moved to July 31, 2019

Eureka, CA--“Aquafarming for Humboldt Bay” will be the topic at the Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group monthly luncheon on Wednesday, May 29.

In February, Nordic Aquafarms Inc., through its subsidiary California Marine Investments, announced plans to build a land-based fish farm in Humboldt County to serve West Coast markets. Lynette Mullen, Nordic Aquafarm’s local Community Liaison, will be presenting an overview of the project planned for the Samoa Peninsula.

Nordic Aquafarms is one of the premier investors and developers in land-based aquaculture internationally, with production facilities in Norway and Denmark, and two projects under development in Maine and Humboldt County. The company is a trailblazer in the land-based fish farming industry and is supported by strong and well-established financial investors. Nordic is developing sustainable fish farming practices to deliver super fresh high-quality seafood to regional markets. The founders are committed to a low environmental impact and sustainability in every facet of the business, from setting new standards for discharge, to energy efficiency and solar power, to refusing to use GMO fish and feed.  More information about the proposed project can be found at www.nordichumboldt.com.

The Harbor Working Group’s luncheons are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Their programs focus on the development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport. Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning the Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

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“It works for the Port of Coos Bay. Why not for the Port of Humboldt Bay?”

Eureka-- The topic for the April 24 Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group monthly luncheon will be “Why is the Port of Coos Bay an active, working port, and not the Port of Humboldt Bay?”

The Port of Coos Bay is an international port, where maritime and rail commerce thrives amidst the beauty of Oregon's South Coast. Every year, more than 1.5 million tons of cargo move through the Coos Bay harbor and over 10,000 tons of seafood are landed at the harbor’s marina. That is not the scenario for the Port of Humboldt Bay, which has conditions very similar to Coos Bay. The reasons why it is working for Coos Bay and not Humboldt Bay will be explored during the luncheon.

The Port of Humboldt Bay is critically underutilized. In exploring why, it is underutilized, we will compare the Port’s conditions of those of Coos Bay and the ports of Oakland and Portland.

The Harbor Working Group’s luncheon program continues to be focused on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport." Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport. This year, the programs are dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.

Attend the luncheon and stay informed about our Harbor and the plans and efforts for developing the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport.

The luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Samoa Cookhouse Wednesday, April 24. The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Meatloaf will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

“What’s Happening with our Entrance to Humboldt Bay?”

Eureka, CA--The guest speaker for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group luncheon will be Leroy Zerlang, Port Manager at Brusco Tug & Barge.  Most people around here know Leroy as the Captain of the Madaket. Leroy will talk about the conditions of the entrance to our Bay and Harbor…what problems we’ve experienced recently with keeping the entrance open, and what the future for the entrance looks like.

I encourage you to attend the luncheon. It is important for our community to stay informed about our Harbor and understand the Harbor District’s role and plans for developing the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport.

The luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Samoa Cookhouse for Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

House Choice will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

Rail Runners at Humboldt Bay

The guest speaker for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group  luncheon will be Kim Metlan, owner of Oregon Coast Rail Runner will join Chris and Uri Driscoll to share with you the history of rail biking and its future along Humboldt Bay.

Rail Runners at Humboldt Bay is in the process of bringing pedal powered rail bikes to Humboldt County.  While human powered rail vehicles have been around for over a century this very popular activity has only recently become a recreational opportunity.  After a short presentation and video there will be time for questions related to how this unique opportunity fits into the recreational access to Humboldt Bay.

I encourage you to attend the luncheon. It is important for our community to stay informed about our Harbor and understand the Harbor District’s role and plans for developing the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport.

The luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Samoa Cookhouse for Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Beef Short Ribs will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

“State of the Harbor”

The guest speaker for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group  luncheon will be Larry Oetker, Executive Director of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District. This will be Larry’s second “State of the Harbor” presentation to the Group, following up on his first presentation last January.

The Group’s luncheon program will continue to be focused on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport."  Last year, the presentations were directed to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport.  This year, the program will be dedicated to learning what can be done—and what is being done—to make it happen.  Larry’s presentation this month sets this year’s theme.

I encourage you to attend the luncheon. It is important for our community to stay informed about our Harbor and understand the Harbor District’s role and plans for developing the Port of Humboldt Bay as an international seaport.

The luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Samoa Cookhouse for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Pot Roast will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  Please RSVP at 707-441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

“Eureka City Council Ward Candidates in an Economic Development Forum”

EUREKA—Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group hosts the Eureka City Council Ward candidates in an economic development forum focusing on ideas for job creation leveraging the Port of Eureka and the waterfront. Candidates will share their vision based on the City's 2015 City Economic Development Strategic Plan involving the waterfront and harbor development for job creation.

The plan is for the candidates to introduce themselves and share their goals, and then answer these questions:

1.  What is your vision of the City’s strategy for the development, use, and maintenance of the Harbor?

2.  As a member of the City Council, what will you do to advance this strategy?

The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group believes the Harbor portion of the Bay is a viable economic opportunity in that it is underutilized and can be better used to provide jobs.  The City of Eureka’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development echoes the Working Group’s goal.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24th. The luncheons are at the Samoa Cookhouse and are a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30 and may go to 2 p.m.

Chicken Parmesan will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation & Conservation District, 4 Division Candidates”

EUREKA—The guest speakers for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group luncheon will be Candidates for the 4^th Division Representation on the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation & Conservation District (HBHR&CD).

Each Candidate for the 4^th Division (4-year term) of the HBHR&CD were asked: “Your reason for running to serve on the Harbor Commission?”

Candidate Marian Brady:  I have several reasons for becoming a candidate for Harbor Commissioner: The conviction that the Harbor Commission has been making many poor financial decisions, has not cooperated with other agencies for the betterment of our port and harbor, has not taken care of their duty to dredge Woodley Island, Fields Landing or King Salmon while collecting money from their dock tenants to do so; the lack of transparency with finances and arrogance of some of the commissioners when dealing with the public by ignoring their concerns and those of the fishermen are also reasons, and there are many more.

Candidate Richards Marks: For the last nine years I have had the honor to serve the 4th Division as Commissioner on the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District. During this time, shipping is dramatically up, there are more jobs, the bay is cleaner and is more productive, and the financial health of the district has improved greatly. I believe Humboldt Bay is at the heart of our community. Its vitality is our vitality. I am committed to continue to work hard to keep Humboldt Bay working toward the future.

The plan is for the candidates to introduce themselves and share their goals, and then answer 3 or 4 questions (time allowed).

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th. The luncheons are at the Samoa Cookhouse and are a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Meatloaf will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“A vision of a working Port of Humboldt Bay”

EUREKA—The guest speaker for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group luncheon will be presenting a vision of the Port of Humboldt Bay as a working, international shipping port.

The speaker, Mike Marsden, is with Pacific Northwest Railroad (PNR).  The group has identified existing markets that would move their containerized shipments through our Port rather than other Ports. At the Harbor Working Group’s last luncheon in June, Marsden gave an overview of what that portion of containerized goods might be.  He pointed out that the Port of Humboldt Bay is an ideal location for handling a portion of the containerized goods now going through the Port of Oakland. Oakland is the seventh busiest container port in the United States.  It handles more than 99% of the containerized goods moving through Northern California, and three-quarters of that trade is with Asia.  

Marsden’s group has formulated a plan for renovating the Port of Humboldt Bay into a modern international shipping port to meet this need. Marsden will present this plan and answer questions about it.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25. The luncheons are at the Samoa Cookhouse and are a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

This presentation is the fourth in a series on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport."  The next few Luncheons will continue to be dedicated to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport.

Barbecued Ribs will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“Is there a Market for Containerized Shipments from our Port to the rest of the World?”

EUREKA—The presentation for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) luncheon will be guest speaker Mike Marsden, Vice President, Business Development, Pacific Charter Financial Services who will share the potential markets for containerized shipments through the Port of Humboldt Bay.

The seventh busiest container port in the United States is the Port of Oakland.  It handles more than 99% of the containerized goods moving through Northern California, and three-quarters of that trade is with Asia.  The Port of Humboldt Bay is an ideal location for handling a portion of the containerized goods now going through the Port of Oakland.

Mike Marsden will present an overview of what that portion of containerized goods might be. Mr. Marsden is with Pacific Northwest Railroad (PNR). The group has studied the supply chain feeding the Port of Oakland’s operations, and has identified existing markets that would move their containerized shipments through our Port rather than other Ports.

The group has studied the supply chain feeding the Port of Oakland’s operations, and has identified existing markets that would move their containerized shipments through our Port rather than other Ports.

This presentation is the third in a series on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport."  The next few Luncheons will continue to be dedicated to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, at the Samoa Cookhouse.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

Southern Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“Plans for the Eureka Forest Products Dock”

EUREKA--EUREKA— Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) will present Tracy Craig, who will speak on behalf of PGE and address their prior ownership of the land and the extensive clean-up 100 + years later; Rich Graham the General Manager of Schmidbauer Lumber will speak about their intended use of the dock; Joel Guynup, the President of Eureka Forest Products will be present to answer any questions.  As trustee, of the Guynup Trusts Gayle C. Guynup will be available to provide some history of the dock.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30th, at the Samoa Cookhouse.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

This presentation is the fourth in a series on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport."  The next few Luncheons will continue to be dedicated to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport.

Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“Rail connection of our Port to the rest of the Nation”

EUREKA--EUREKA—The presentation for this month's Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) luncheon will be an update on efforts to connect the Port of Humboldt Bay by rail to the rest of the Nation. The update will address the status of the historic North-South NCRA rail connection between Humboldt County and the Bay Area.

An update will also be given on the proposed new East-West rail line connecting the Port of Humboldt Bay to the national rail network near Red Bluff in the Central Valley.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, at the Samoa Cookhouse.  The luncheon is a "no host" event. Lunch starts being served at noon; and the presentation starts around 12:30.

This presentation is the third in a series on "The Development of the Port of Humboldt Bay as an International Seaport."  The next few Luncheons will continue to be dedicated to envisioning our Harbor as an international seaport.

Barbecued Ribs will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

“The Potential for Local Offshore Wind Energy Development”

EUREKA--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Matthew Marshall, Executive Director of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

Well-established in Europe, offshore wind energy is finally starting to move forward in the U.S.  With the best offshore wind resource in the Country, the North Coast is garnering state and national attention as the potential area for the first offshore wind project on the west coast. 

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Fried Chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

CBP’s Role in International Seaports

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, John Prince, Customs and Border Protection Federal Officer, Department of Homeland Security.  

Prince will provide an outline of the processes of an active seaport, focusing on what is required to import or export federally. Following Mr. Prince’s presentation, he will field questions!

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Meatloaf will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Future Direction Under New Executive Director

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Larry Oetker, Executive Director of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District.

Larry shared many ideas in the December 9^th Times Standard Newspaper, about his goals of the HBHRCD, he will share some of his ideas at our luncheon.

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31^st, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Fried chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) will be sponsoring a video conference with the State Lands Commission on Wednesday afternoon, December 6, in the Annex Conference Room at the Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA.  The conference will begin at 1:15 and end at 2:45.

The conference will be with representatives of the State Lands Commission in Sacramento. Those attending the conference in Eureka will be connected by video with the State Land representatives.

Following brief presentations by the State representatives, the forum will be open for questions.  The presentations will cover three topics:

1.    Trustee Agencies…their roles, authorities, and restrictions.

2.    Waterfront Property Owners…their rights and restrictions.

3.    Tide Land Settlements…overview and update on local cases.

This conference will provide a rare opportunity for learning about how the State Lands located in Humboldt Bay and the County’s rivers and other navigable waters are regulated and used.  Local agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in this topic are invited to attend and participate.

A fee is not being charged; but donations will be accepted to help cover costs.

You may contact me at 707-845-7855 if you have questions.

Larry Henderson

Commission’s regulations regarding rent:

https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6867C670B20C11E3A3D49C340A1EB54C?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)&bhcp=1

Public Resources Code 6307

http://codes.findlaw.com/ca/public-resources-code/prc-sect-6307.html

PRC Sections 6307 authorize the Commission to enter into land exchanges and boundary line agreements on behalf of the State. As this authority was never delegated to the grantees, the Commission must formally approve all such agreements. The boundary Commission’s boundary staff is necessary to determine any sovereign claims in the lands to be exchanged. Legal, appraisal and land management staff are also necessary to draft any agreements and review backup documentation so that the Commission may make the necessary findings.

GIS grant map for Trinidad (below)

Eureka Harbor Operations

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Miles Slattery, Parks & Recreation Director, City of Eureka who will be talking about the maintenance dredging at Eureka’s Small Boat Basin and the status of Eureka’s Harbor Operations. The permitting and operational methods related to Eureka’s maintenance dredging will be discussed, as well as the present status of Eureka’s Harbor fund.

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Fried chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Another Look At Eureka’s Future

EUREKA—Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes Jason Nguyen (pronounced Ween) who will be presenting his plans to develop his Eureka property on the waterfront and others nearby. 

An immigrant from South Vietnam with his father to the US in 1989, they were the last of his family to emigrate (his grandfather was a South Vietnamese military officer).  A young entrepreneur at age 19, Jason has owned many businesses, moving to Humboldt County four years ago where he owns cabins near Miranda, helping the community there. He also volunteers in the State Military Heritage Command, preserving California military museums. Come hear his vision for a prosperous Eureka future.

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Baked Ham will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Town of Samoa – A New Commercial & Residential Development

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Dan Johnson, President & CEO, of the Danco Group.  Mr. Johnson will present information on the proposed plan for the “Town of Samoa – A New Commercial & Residential Development” project.

The redevelopment project encompasses approximately 185 acres in the Town of Samoa into 320 parcels.  The project includes a Coastal Development Permit for the subdivision and for the following upgrades of all utilities, including water supply and emergency controls, sewage collection, electrical services, street lighting and telephone/cable services; construction of subdivision improvements and installation of utilities; demolition of various sheds and the fireman’s Hall building; building renovations and site grading in conjunction with a lead paint hazard abatement program for existing houses; reconstruction of existing hardscapes and construction of new roads, parking areas, bus stops, trails, sidewalks and other pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the Town of Samoa.  The project also includes a planned unit development permit to establish setback including present plan designations for residential single family with combining zones for design review and planned development, residential multi-family with combining zones for planned development, commercial recreation with combining zones for design review and planned development, public facilities, commercial general combining zones for design review, business park, natural resources with combining zones for coastal wetland areas, and public recreation. 

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This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Meatloaf will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Samoa Fire Department Considering Forming Community Services District

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Troy Nicolini will be talking about the effort by the Samoa Fire Department to reorganize as a community Services District.  The goal is to maintain fire and medical aid services on the peninsula while also providing additional benefits to the community.  This is a multi-year effort that is now slated to be on the ballot for the upcoming November election..

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Southern fried chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Benefits of Cruise Ships Making Eureka a Port of Call

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Becky Reece, owner of Cruise Planners, who will speak about the benefits of cruise ships for the local economy and what can be done to make Eureka more desirable as a port of call.

Becky Reece and her husband, Jerry, operate the business Cruise Planners travel from their home.  As travel advisors the will help you discover exciting adventures around the world. From cruises to land tours and completely packaged vacations, we specialize in all types of travel and will create an unforgettable vacation just for you

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31st, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Fried chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Fishing Community Sustainability Planning

EUREKA-- Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes, Humboldt State University Environmental & Natural Resources Science graduate students Laura Casali and Rob Dumouchel to present the Fishing Community Sustainability Planning (CSP) getting underway in Eureka and Shelter Cove to this month’s No-Host Luncheon. This is a way for fishermen to have a direct impact on the future of the port and their industry. They will layout: what is a CSP, who it will impact, who is involved, who will benefit from it, and how it is being funded.

This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Fried chicken will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $14.  To RSVP please contact 707-441-1974 or email:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

Meet Eureka’s City Council Candidates’ Forum

Samoa--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes Austin Allison, John Fullerton, and Pastor Heidi Messner to this month’s No-Host Luncheon.   The candidate’s forum will provide an opportunity to meet the three individuals who are vying for your vote and support to serve as City of Eureka’s Councilmember.   This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

“Pastor Heidi Messner is running unopposed for the Ward 2 seat; incumbent Linda Atkins will be termed out of the seat. Health care professional Austin Allison and certified public accountant John Fullerton face off in the Ward 4 race; incumbent Melinda Ciarabellini chose not to run for re-election (Times Standard, August 8, 2016).”

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and meet Austin, John, and Heidi, Wednesday, September 28^th, 2016, from Noon to 1 p.m.  Pork Steak is the main course for $15.00 or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

Thank you, Heidi, John, and Austin for attending!

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

Eureka's Sister City, Kamisu, Japan, and its Harbor, the Port of Kashima

Samoa--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes Harvey II of the Horai Center who will offer a presentation about Eureka's Sister City, Kamisu, Japan, and its harbor, the Port of Kashima.  The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31^st, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. with lunch served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mr. Harvey originally made a presentation on Eureka’s Sister City, Kamisu, Japan in November, 2015.  The upcoming presentation will share more about Eureka’s Sister City and its harbor, the Port of Kashima (a man-made harbor).

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to this presentation by Harvey II of the Horai Center, Wednesday, August 31^st, 2016, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.  Short Ribs is the main course for $15.00 or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

Thank you, Harvey for doing the presentation.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

PRONUNCIATION NOTE FOR BROADCASTERS:

Horai is pronounced "hor-EYE"

Kamisu is pronounced "Kah-MEE-soo"

Kashima is pronounced "Kah-SHEE-mah"

Up-State California Rail Connect Feasibility Study

Samoa--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) welcomes Richard Tippett, P.E., T.E., who serves as the Director of Trinity County’s Transportation Administration. Mr. Tippett will share information about the study grant awarded to the Trinity County Transportation Commission by

CalTrans.  This presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to this presentation by Richard Tippett about the Up-State California Rail Connect Feasibility Study grant and future plans Wednesday, July 27^th, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Fried Chicken is the main course for $15.00 or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

Thank you, Richard for doing the presentation.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

"Timber Heritage Association: Past, Present, and Future Impact on the Humboldt Bay Economy."

Samoa--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) is proud to present a presentation from the Timber Heritage Association titled “Past, Present, and Future Impact on the Humboldt Bay Economy.”  This presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to this presentation presented by Bruce Seivertson and Pete Johnston sharing future plans for the Timber Heritage Association and economic development planned in the future for around the Humboldt Bay, at the Samoa Cookhouse, Wednesday, June 29^th, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Pork steak is the main course for $15.00 or you may chose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

Thank you, Thank you, Pete & Bruce for doing the presentation.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

"Candidates' views on 3rd Supervisorial District's interest in Humboldt Bay Harbor Development"

Samoa--Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces a candidate’s forum with Mike Wilson and Uri Driscoll, both candidates for the 3rd Supervisorial District Board of Supervisors.  The two candidates will share their views on the Humboldt Bay Harbor Development.  The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25^th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to the views of Mike and Uri on their interests in the “Humboldt Bay Harbor Development” at the Samoa Cookhouse, Wednesday, May 25^th, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Short Ribs is the main course for $15.00 or you may chose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

Thank you, Scott Hammond for moderating the discussion!

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

Humboldt Bay Dredging...What is the state and projection for dredging of Humboldt Bay Channels?”

SAMOA: Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces a panel discussion about the state and projection of the Humboldt Bay Channels.  The panel discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

The Harbor District and the US Army Corps of Engineers just announce the award of $7.5 million dollars to be used for dredging the Humboldt Bay Harbor.  Come learn about the need for dredging and how our local area benefits from this work to be done.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to a brief presentation at the Samoa Cookhouse, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Fried Chicken is the main course for $15.00, or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by Email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

AQUAPONICS ON THE BAY

SAMOA: Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces a presentation   by Rafael Cuevas Uribe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries, Humboldt State University (HSU) about “Aquaponics on the Bay.”  The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Aquaponics is the integration of hydroponics (soilless plant culture system) with a recirculating aquaculture system. It utilizes nutrient-rich effluent from the fish tanks as a resource in the hydroponic grow beds where plants take up this nutrient. This is a symbiotic relationship where fish provide most of the plants nutrients and the plants remove the nitrogenous waste thereby cleaning the water for the fish. Aquaponics offers several advantages as an aquaculture production method such as the system’s capability to raise fish at higher density, lower water exchange, and produce a marketable vegetable crop.

Currently the Department of Fisheries Biology at Humboldt State University, led by Dr. Rafael Cuevas Uribe, in partnership with the Humboldt Bay Harbor District is using an aquaponics system in Samoa. As part of the aquaculture practicum class (FISH 370L) in Fall 2015, Dr. Rafael Cuevas Uribe and his students put together and started up an innovative aquaponics system, in which White Sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus, are raised alongside numerous leafy greens and other vegetables.

The presentation will focus on our experience on using aquaponics system as an educational tool.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to a brief presentation at the Samoa Cookhouse, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Meatloaf is the main course for $15.00, or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

A short tour afterwards of the Aquaponics facility (nearby) will follow the presentation for those interested in viewing the operations.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by Email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

Join us for a presentation reviewing agricultural

production from Eugene, Oregon south thru Northern California to approximately Hwy 20. This review will demonstrate possibilities in export of agriculture and its possible relationship to the Port of Humboldt Bay.

Come enjoy lunch with friends and listen to a brief presentation of possible future use of our harbor.

BRIEF UPDATE ON LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM PLAN

SAMOA: Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces an update on the Local Coastal Program land use plan, presented by Robert Wall, Interim Director of Planning and Building, County of Humboldt.  The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m.

The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires that each coastal jurisdiction prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP), including a coastal land use plan. The LCP also includes zoning ordinances and zoning district maps, and, where required by the coastal land use plan, other applicable implementation measures.

Come enjoy a “no-host” lunch with friends and listen to a brief update of our local coastal plan at the Samoa Cookhouse, Wednesday, January 27, 2016, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Chicken parmesan is the main course for $15.00, or you may choose soup of the day and salad for $11.00.

RSVP:  707-441-1974; or by Email:  luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org

Link to video of Robert Wall's presentation: 

https://youtu.be/dDHRthgI_SQ

Humboldt Bay Harbor District 2015 Candidates Forum
 

Samoa—Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces the first public forum for the Humboldt Bay Harbor District Commissioner election. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at Samoa Cookhouse from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with lunch served from 12:00-12:30 p.m. 

Five Candidates are vying for seats in the 1st, 2nd and 5th Districts (same as the County’s Supervisorial Districts).  The Candidates are:  From District 1:  Larry Doss, who is running unopposed; District 2: Greg Dale and Nick Angleoff; and District 5: Pat Higgins and Susan Rotwein.  Three questions will be given for each Candidate to answer, and Toastmasters’ representative, Scott Hammond, will moderate.

The forum is part of HBHWG’s monthly educational luncheons. The Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at Samoa Cookhouse for a “no-host” luncheon and a presentation by a guest speaker. The presentations are related to the Group’s mission of a working Harbor for jobs.

The public is always welcomed and encouraged to attend. There is no charge to attend, other than paying for your lunch that is served from noon to 12:30.  Short ribs and vegies will be the main course for $13.95; or you may chose soup of the day and salad for $9.95.

The presentation for this month’s luncheon on Wednesday, September 30th, is the Candidate forum.  It will start at 12:30 after lunch is served, and end at 1:30 p.m.

RSVPs are requested by calling 707-441-1974 or by

Email to:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

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The Coast Guard Serving 250 Miles of Rugged Coastline
 

Samoa—The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) is proud to present guest speaker, Captain Arthur Snyder, United States Coast Guard, Commander of the Humboldt Bay Sector.  Hear about the history, challenges and awards of the Coast Guard's operations along the 250 miles of rugged coastline from the Mendocino-Sonoma County line north to the California-Oregon border.

Captain Snyder has earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems Project Management.  He holds both a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Fixed Wing license and a Rotary Wing Airline Transport Pilot License.  He is also a member of the Project Management Institute and holds a Professional Project Management certification.  He has earned two Meritorious Service Medals, three Commendation Medals, and six Achievement medals.

Join us at the Samoa Cookhouse for a “no-host” luncheon, Wednesday, August 26, 2015, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Good Ole Meatloaf and vegies is the main course for $13.95 or you may chose soup of the day and salad for $9.95.

RSVP by calling 707-441-1974 or

emailing:  Charles.Bean@Yahoo.com

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